School-Based Occupational Therapy Assistant II

Wichita Public Schools; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Wichita Public Schools is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant II to provide educationally related occupational therapy to students with special needs during the 2026-2027 school year. You will work under supervision to support self-care, fine motor, sensory, and perceptual goals as outlined in each student’s IEP.

You will assist with progress reports, staff communications, and coordination with teachers and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, parents, and students.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing educationally related occupational therapy to special education pupils as indicated by IEP.
• Assist with assessments of pupils' self-help, fine motor, sensory, and visual perceptual skills.
• Assist in writing progress reports and summarizing pupil progress for teachers.
• Assist in interpreting evaluations and participate in staffing for individual pupil program needs.
• Assist with adaptive equipment design, construction, or procurement to support independent living skills in school setting.
• Participate in evaluations and conferences for pupils referred for Occupational Therapy evaluations.
• Serve as liaison between parents, school personnel, and community agencies to coordinate services.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer literacy

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Wichita Public Schools is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant II to provide educationally related occupational therapy to students with special needs during the 2026-2027 school year. You will work under supervision to support self-care, fine motor, sensory, and perceptual goals as outlined in each student’s IEP.

You will assist with progress reports, staff communications, and coordination with teachers and families.